as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged
demonstrated the suitcase's sturdiness by dropping it from a third-floor window
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Recent Examples of sturdiness
This distilled into denim bottoms that reflected the material’s sturdiness, which moved with a flourish.
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Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
The Schwinn Koen is a favorite of mine for its sturdiness, adjustability, and ergonomic design.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Edgerton’s performance style has always tended toward sturdiness, which has often drawn charges of being stiff or dull.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
So yeah, proper baking is the key to getting the sturdiness, for sure.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
More than 10,000 shoppers have rated this patio set five stars for its comfort and sturdiness.
—Rylee Johnston, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
However, Ball’s power and sturdiness proved to be the difference.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Fabrics treated with Tough Cotton Technology enhance the sturdiness of canvas fabrics, while tonal inserts, brocade and floral patterns keep the jackets visually soft.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Aug. 2025
During the 2019 reveal of the Tesla Cybertruck, the company’s chief designer, Franz von Holzhausen, threw steel balls at the truck to demonstrate its sturdiness, but instead shattered two windows.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
The Schwinn Koen is a favorite of mine for its sturdiness, adjustability, and ergonomic design.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Edgerton’s performance style has always tended toward sturdiness, which has often drawn charges of being stiff or dull.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
So yeah, proper baking is the key to getting the sturdiness, for sure.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
More than 10,000 shoppers have rated this patio set five stars for its comfort and sturdiness.
—Rylee Johnston, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
However, Ball’s power and sturdiness proved to be the difference.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Fabrics treated with Tough Cotton Technology enhance the sturdiness of canvas fabrics, while tonal inserts, brocade and floral patterns keep the jackets visually soft.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Aug. 2025
During the 2019 reveal of the Tesla Cybertruck, the company’s chief designer, Franz von Holzhausen, threw steel balls at the truck to demonstrate its sturdiness, but instead shattered two windows.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sturdiness
Noun
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Brand equity and relevance need to be fed over time, as they are considered notions of quality and reliability by clients, informing their purchasing choices.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The businesses surviving today are those making hard decisions now—about sourcing, shipping, and paying for reliability.—
Vitalii Savryha,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From playing catch-up to running in parallel Despite early limitations in solver speed, mesh handling, and model stability, Duan states that cloud-native architectures and AI now give Chinese CAE firms a rare opportunity to turn the tables on industry leaders.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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The church burned in a 2019 fire, set by a teenager, that caused $15,000 worth of damage and the pandemic rocked the house of worship’s stability, according to local news reports.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With its investments in AI infrastructure and obvious strengths on the power front, this is a country that is building out data centers and positioning itself as a hub for AI, entertainment, sports, finance, high-tech manufacturing and more.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Castelion claims that its mission is rooted in the belief that freedom must be actively protected – through technological strength, strategic clarity, and national resolve.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Sturdiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sturdiness. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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